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Alleged tech support scammers settle FTC charges
Operators of two alleged tech support scams that charged consumers hundreds of dollars to supposedly fix their computers have settled charges from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
By Grant Gross | 17 May, 2013 18:28
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AutoIt scripting increasingly used by malware developers
AutoIt, a scripting language for automating Windows interface interactions, is increasingly being used by malware developers thanks to its flexibility and low learning curve, according to security researchers from Trend Micro and Bitdefender.
By Lucian Constantin | 07 May, 2013 12:35
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Researchers find malware targeting online stock trading software
Security researchers from Russian cybercrime investigations company Groub-IB have recently identified a new piece of malware designed to steal login credentials from specialized software used to trade stocks and other securities online.
By Lucian Constantin | 18 April, 2013 15:54
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Researchers find APT malware that monitors mouse clicks to evade detection
Researchers from security vendor FireEye have uncovered a new APT (advanced persistent threat) that uses multiple detection evasion techniques, including the monitoring of mouse clicks, to determine active human interaction with the infected computer.
By Lucian Constantin | 02 April, 2013 14:42
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Ransomware leverages victims' browser histories for increased credibility
The authors of police-themed ransomware have started using the browsing histories from infected computers in order to make their scams more believable, according to an independent malware researcher.
By Lucian Constantin | 01 April, 2013 15:45
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